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BMW 520

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LE03 OACMOT history

LE03 OAC is a grey petrol BMW 520 first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 120,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
120,464 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 OAC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 OAC was last recorded at 120,464 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,421 miles · 11 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
4,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,464 miles
  • 2025 – 117,207 miles
  • 2024 – 112,993 miles
  • 2023 – 108,502 miles
  • 2022 – 103,414 miles
  • 2021 – 98,490 miles
  • 2020 – 94,184 miles
  • 2019 – 88,765 miles
  • 2018 – 82,321 miles
  • 2017 – 74,975 miles
  • 2016 – 67,343 miles
  • 2015 – 62,805 miles
  • 2014 – 61,854 miles
  • 2013 – 60,743 miles
  • 2012 – 59,273 miles
  • 2011 – 57,197 miles
  • 2010 – 55,074 miles
  • 2009 – 47,993 miles
  • 2008 – 43,999 miles
  • 2007 – 37,617 miles
  • 2006 – 27,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,464 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,464 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    120,464 miles
    Test number
    769657430496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,421 miles (+58)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,421 miles
    Test number
    355431307991
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail120,363 miles (+3,156)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,363 miles
    Test number
    687699835005
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass117,207 miles (+4,214)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    117,207 miles
    Test number
    395818100140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,993 miles (+4,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    112,993 miles
    Test number
    317664577316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking block damaged and pushed in, causing corrosion to sill

  6. Pass108,502 miles (+5,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    108,502 miles
    Test number
    484822008947
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass103,414 miles (+4,924)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    103,414 miles
    Test number
    606935961467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,490 miles (+4,306)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    98,490 miles
    Test number
    746302509891
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass94,184 miles (+5,419)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    94,184 miles
    Test number
    322752739048
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades showing signs of age (noisy)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass88,765 miles (+6,444)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,765 miles
    Test number
    644037573337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,321 miles (+7,346)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,321 miles
    Test number
    141799718834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,975 miles (+7,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,975 miles
    Test number
    241633207417
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass67,343 miles (+4,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    67,343 miles
    Test number
    881503638235
    • AdvisoryRear drop links slight play

  14. Pass62,805 miles (+951)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    62,805 miles
    Test number
    906632325208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,854 miles (+1,111)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    61,854 miles
    Test number
    328171024266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,743 miles (+1,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    60,743 miles
    Test number
    296594723205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass59,273 miles (+2,076)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,273 miles
    Test number
    325021602210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass57,197 miles (+2,123)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    57,197 miles
    Test number
    949239321279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,074 miles (+7,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    55,074 miles
    Test number
    584327840241
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass47,993 miles (+3,994)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,993 miles
    Test number
    132490279120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,999 miles (+6,382)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    43,999 miles
    Test number
    502022248148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,617 miles (+9,955)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    37,617 miles
    Test number
    333874347185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,662 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,662 miles
    Test number
    292328436182
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  24. Pass27,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,662 miles
    Test number
    811198336118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 OAC

Does LE03 OAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 OAC is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE03 OAC?
The MOT on LE03 OAC is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE03 OAC done?
LE03 OAC was recorded at 120,464 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 4,602 miles a year.
Has LE03 OAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 OAC has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LE03 OAC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LE03 OAC find?
LE03 OAC passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; oil leak, but not excessive.

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